I Needed a College Degree for This? Why Companies are Failing at Hiring
Take a moment to read this insightful Wall Street Journal article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-needed-a-college-degree-for-this-why-companies-are-failing-at-hiring-1490706000
I Needed a College Degree for This? Why Companies are Failing at Hiring
Force Multiplier: A Mindset for Success
At HicksPro, our core values dictate how we behave and provide a solid foundation to guide decision-making. The most critical core value — and the one I am asked to explain most often — is the concept of a Force Multiplier. What is a Force Multiplier? The Wikipedia definition: Force Multiplier, in military terms it […]
On the Battlefield or in the Boardroom, “Wait” is a Four-Letter Word
(*Guest blog post by Justin Berkenstock) One of the hottest topics in today’s business world flying around management meetings and among recruiting teams is focused on how to locate and hire employees who can perform under high stress and pressure. People spend thousands of dollars annually going to symposiums and lectures that talk about this […]
Interview Appearance – Remember Your Military Roots
Grooming Standards for the Interview
The Trainability Factor
(*Guest blog post by Justin Berkenstock) Anyone who is faced with making tough hiring decisions on a regular basis can truly appreciate the valuable time, effort and energy expended while finding the best candidate for any role. There are several criteria that a manager will use as the basis for their decision. Yet, there is […]
Preventing Communication Breakdown In Business World and On Battlefield
(*Guest Blog Post by Justin Berkenstock) As we push forward into 2016 here at HicksPro, many hours have been spent reflecting on the growth of our Veteran Recruiting Programs. While it’s always rewarding to be able to see a program we are passionate about mature and grow, I’ve also come to a renewed and sharpened […]
A Culture of Continued Success, Military-Style
At HicksPro, Veterans Day is a paid day off to observe the service of our nation’s veterans. It is the least we can do. As the day approaches, I sit back and look at how the HicksPro Veteran Recruiting Program has grown over the past three years. One of the issues that keeps surfacing internally […]
What Is Veterans Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?
What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day is dedicated to all American veterans, both past and present, to thank them for their selfless service to the country. It is often confused with Memorial Day which is the day for honoring America’s war dead, for all American military personnel who lost their lives in battle or as […]
Why Does Hiring Veterans Make Good Business Sense in 2015?
As Memorial Day draws near, we honor the men and women who have given up their lives in service of the country. At the same time, our thoughts turn to those who have returned and are now trying to reintegrate into civilian life. Military veterans have fought hard to protect our freedom and rights, but […]
Starbucks Devises a Strategy for Veteran Support
In an attempt to engage members of the military community, who will soon be transitioning to civilian life, Starbucks announced plans to hire 10,000 veterans and active duty spouses in the next five years. As a part of this strategy for veteran support, the Seattle based coffee chain will try to provide career opportunities to […]
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NEWS & ARTICLES
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A Veteran’s Perspective on Veterans Day
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Talent War: Rules of Engagement
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I Needed a College Degree for This? Why Companies are Failing at Hiring
March 31, 2017
CAUSES WE SUPPORT
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